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“It’s Alive!” www.creatuRefeatuRes.com Friends of the Pomona Fox presents An 80th Anniversary Tribute King Kong ing Kong was released in March of 1933, but didn’t make it to the Pomona Fox until May of the same year. To promote Kong, the giant Kong head Kused in the film was put on display outside the theater where locals could have their photos taken with Kong (left). Another photo from the period (right) shows large crowds assembled for the closing night of the film. Kong made his mark in Pomona, and we’re very happy to be able to repay him on his 80th birthday, with this very special program. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KONG! This program is made possible through the generous assistance of our program sponsors. Special thanks to Scott Essman for putting together this program and to all of our volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure a quality program. Friends of the Pomona Fox Board of Directors John Clifford, Chairman Larry Egan Eddie Gonzalez, Vice Chairman Leslie N. Fountain Joan McIntire, Secretary Lizbeth Lucca Michael Schowalter, Treasurer Dan McIntire Vicki Scott, Volunteer Coordinator Diana D. Smith Ronald Vander Molen 1183 W Holt Ave Gongora isPomona, a proud CA sponsor 91768 of the (909) 623-4199 Friendswww.gongorasbodyandpaint.com of the Pomona Fox. We hopefamily youGongora ownedenjoy and this operated programAd since celebrating1979 Hours: the 80th AnniversaryMon-Fri 8 am of- 5:30 the pm classic film, King Kong 1183 W Holt Ave Pomona, CA 91768 (909) 623-4199 www.gongorasbodyandpaint.com 11 family owned and operated since 1979 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am - 5:30 pm 11 King Kong By Scott Essman Turns 80 story of the ultimate man vs. nature n the annals of popular culture, confrontation, laid out in the grandest few characters are as indoctrinated of styles. Ito classic cinematic storytelling as Alas, Denham’s producer finds his King Kong. The film of the same name, treasure on a lost island in the South produced 80 years ago by RKO Pictures Pacific where primitive natives wor- and remade once in 1976, with a second ship a godlike being behind a wall so remake from Peter Jackson in 2005, is great, it takes dozens to open its gates. still one of the great adventure stories But Kong becomes much more than a put onto celluloid. Moreover, James standard filmmaking adventure when Ashmore Creelman and Ruth Rose’s its Ann Darrow character is introduced. 1183 W Holt Ave script, from a story by producer/director A blond beauty full of equal parts awe Pomona, CA 91768 Merian C. Cooper and Edgar Wallace, and innocence, Darrow is the perfect was a timeless masterpiece of screen- counterpoint to Kong’s immense stature (909) 623-4199 writing. as both god and beast. www.gongorasbodyandpaint.com Following Darrow’s capture by the family owned and operated since 1979 natives, sensing a sacrificial offer to their ape-lord the likes of which he Hours: hasn’t set eyes on before, Denham’s Mon-Fri 8 am - 5:30 pm men are forced on a chase through the island’s jungles. There, they encounter magnificent dinosaurs, treacherous foli- age, and King Kong himself, a King, no doubt, in his native land. With romantic hero Jack Driscoll in hot pursuit, Darrow is rescued and re- 11 turned safely to Denham’s group, but Fay Wray and Merian C. Cooper on the Kong set. Denham has bigger plans. He gas bombs Kong, and transports him back to his na- Essentially, King Kong is the story tive New York where he unveils the beast of a film producer, Carl Denham, who for the dumfounded public. In a sense, goes to the furthest reaches of the globe wanting to return to New York with a in search of a story the likes of which film, Denham returns instead with the nobody has before seen. In this way, subject of the film itself! one could say that Kong is a case of art Of course, the climactic sequence imitating life, as Merian C. Cooper was in Kong has passed into legend, with just such a producer, always in search of Kong breaking free of his steel chains, new adventures for audiences. Teamed repossessing Darrow, and climbing to with co-producer/director Ernest B. supposed safety atop the Empire State Schoedsack, Cooper set out to tell a Building (which, in 1933, was newly L i g h t s , C a m e r a , A CT I O N ! christened as the tallest man-made context, its Beauty and the Beast refer- structure in the world). His final battle ences, and its statement on the artistic with machine-gun loaded airplanes atop process, King Kong is truly one of Hol- the Empire State Building is an iconic lywood’s masterworks. moment in cinema history. It also says Scott Essman is a Los Angeles-based much about the emerging conflicts be- freelance writer who has produced a tween nature and technology, which in 75th anniversary DVD about the origi- 2013 is perhaps more relevant than it nal King Kong. He can be reached at was in 1933. [email protected]. FilmPOMONA.com * 909.243.9096 We oddly find ourselves guiltily glee- ful when Kong manages to grab one of Friends of the Fox the threatening planes and destroy it. Salutes Cancer Survivors Previously the antagonist, killing Den- L o c a t i o n s , C a s t i n g a n d M o r e ! ham’s men and abducting Darrow, the Friends of the Pomona Fox Theater are audience has no compunctions about pleased to have partnered with The Po- rooting for Kong in his helpless fight mona chapter of Relay For Life. In the against the warlike planes. Still, when audience today are cancer survivors who he has taken too many bullets, send- are attending this program as our guests. ing him crashing down to the pavement In addition, you have the opportunity to some 100 stories below, Denham is as- purchase raffle tickets for Easter Bas- tute to comment that the airplanes did kets. Please be generous. not cause King Kong’s ultimate demise For more informa- – it was beauty killed the beast, Den- tion, please contact Vir- ham observes. ginia Madrigal at: mad- Taken together with its man vs. nature [email protected] L i g h t s , C a m e r a , A CT I O N ! FilmPOMONA.com * 909.243.9096 L o c a t i o n s , C a s t i n g a n d M o r e ! SPECIAL GUEST Friends of the Pomona Fox presents Marli Renfo Peterson The Girl in Hitchcock’s Shower James Dean Natalie Wood Marli Renfro Peterson, known as “The Girl In Hitchcock’s Shower” has agreed to appear at our Rebel Without A Cause October 24 screening of Psycho. Ms. Peterson, as Marli Renfro, was a model who was hired by Sunday, August 28 Universal to do be Janet Leigh’s body double for Including a Classic Car Show in the parking lot across from the theater. the nude shots in the infamous shower sequence. See Classic cars from the era of Rebel. Have your photo taken with She will be available to answer questions and to a vintage car in front of the historic theater with the marquee in the sign autographed photos. We will also be raffling background. an personally autographed copy of the book, The Girl in Hitchcock’s Shower. Bring On Your Best SCREAM!!!! Got a really terrifying scream? We’re looking for the next great screamer. You’re invited to take the stage at the Pomona Fox in front of our special “Psycho Shower Curtain” and to give your best and loudest scream!! The winning scream will receive a special 50th Anniversary Blu-Ray DVD of Psycho. So bring on your best scream Halloween Scares Grab your Whip and Fedora and head to Thanks To Our at the Pomona Fox Theater Sponsors the Pomona Fox Theater Sunday, Oct 24 Photos available starting at 1:00 pm Doors open at 1:00 pm, Film screens at 2:00 pm Sunday, June 27 Doors open at 2:00 pm Movie Screens at 3:00 pm Adults $8 Children 12 and under $3 Price: Adults $5.00 Children 12 and under $3.00 Doors open at 1:00 pm, Film screens at 2:00 pm Tickets and info available online at: www.pomonafox.org Costume Contest, Scream Contest, Raffle, Prizes and Surprises. Popcorn, drinks, Price: Adults $3.00 Children 12 and under $2.00 candy available from our snack bar. Advance tickets available at www.pomonafox.org Popcorn, soft drinks, candy, available as well as selected hot foods, and “adult” beverages will be available during the show. Plus a raffl e, photo opportunity, and other surprises. Adult beverages and food available from Drink just off the lobby. Adult Popcorn, soft drinks, candy, available as well as selected hot foods, and “adult” beverages will Beverages and food may be brought into the theater. beverages and food may be brought into the theater. be available during the show. Plus a raffle and other surprises. all proceeds will go to the Friends of the Pomona Fox 501(c)3 non-profi t all proceeds will go to the Friends of the Pomona Fox 501(c)3 non-profit all proceeds will go to the Friends of the Pomona Fox 501(c)3 non-profit Join Us For Some Holiday Cheer! at the Pomona Fox Theater Sunday, Dec.